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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,056.96, 898,284.96 and 199,557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,056.96, 898,284.96 and 199,557.28 is: 299,235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,056.96 : 898,284.96 = 199,557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,056.96/898,284.96 = 199,557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,056.96x = 898,284.96 × 199,557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,056.96x = 179,259,303,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,259,303,282.51/599,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,235.82

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